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>> or certain congressman who get a lot of air time like paul ryan and that's a taste of what we'll see pretty soon. ronan, thanks for stopping by today. today's producer pick comes to us from associate producer kristen bukaria. a georgia court has ordered a man to pay up for breaking his promise to marry. he owes his one-time fiance 50,000 large even though the man claims he never officially popped the question. you can read more by heading to thomas roberts facebook page. you've got to put a ring on it, nice tune. we'll be right back. ♪
>> or certain congressman who get a lot of air time like paul ryan and that's a taste of what we'll see pretty soon. ronan, thanks for stopping by today. today's producer pick comes to us from associate producer kristen bukaria. a georgia court has ordered a man to pay up for breaking his promise to marry. he owes his one-time fiance 50,000 large even though the man claims he never officially popped the question. you can read more by heading to thomas roberts facebook page. you've got to...
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so rand paul has been a bit of an outlier among republicans. he'll go and speak to an african-american group at howard university, oil go and express some concern for detroit. but ultimately, it's very much the same libertarian philosophy that he's voiced all along. and that is we're not doing anything for you but cutting taxes. >> right. and perry, that is -- i think that's a fair assessment. and when you look at this budget that apparently will not cut more taxes. if you believe the "washington post" reporting of the cease fire, a lot can change. what do you make of a republican house that won't get anymore cuts? >> i'm surprised by this. i mean, i think this is where we're headed. this is the result of the shutdown, and other republicans sort of -- losing that shutdown. what you have basically is a real compromise here. the senate democrats proposed $1.1 trillion in spending for 2014. the republicans in the house proposed 9.7 -- $970 billion, i should say. so meeting in the middle, about $1 trillion. and that's a real compromise. the republi
so rand paul has been a bit of an outlier among republicans. he'll go and speak to an african-american group at howard university, oil go and express some concern for detroit. but ultimately, it's very much the same libertarian philosophy that he's voiced all along. and that is we're not doing anything for you but cutting taxes. >> right. and perry, that is -- i think that's a fair assessment. and when you look at this budget that apparently will not cut more taxes. if you believe the...
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but is rand paul a true economic crusader like detroit needs? >> he's not the crusader that detroit needs right now. if you cut away from a lot of the flash, what you're looking at here is a good old trickle down economics. the idea is if you cut taxes for those at the top of the scale, you're going to generate enough economic activity to provide employment opportunities for everybody else. that has not worked on a national scale, and it's going to be particularly i think fool hearted in a place like detroit which actually needs support. not permanent, not forever, but to just get back on its feet. i think that's quite clear if you look at what the city's been going through. >> jared bernstein former chief economist for vice president joe biden. thank you, sir. >> thank you. >>> coming up next, we return to our coverage the life and legacy of nelson mandela. joining me will be martin luther king iii. we'll talk about his father and mandela and the ongoing fight for rights. stay with us. [ bells dinging ] ♪ hark how the bells, sweet silver bell
but is rand paul a true economic crusader like detroit needs? >> he's not the crusader that detroit needs right now. if you cut away from a lot of the flash, what you're looking at here is a good old trickle down economics. the idea is if you cut taxes for those at the top of the scale, you're going to generate enough economic activity to provide employment opportunities for everybody else. that has not worked on a national scale, and it's going to be particularly i think fool hearted in...
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. >> congressman paul ryan and senator patty murray are reportedly close to striking a small deal. >> democracy in action is a beautiful thing. >> far from the grand bargain some were hoping for. >> most incremental, smallest, tiniest. >> the fact that we are, is telling about where we are. >> congratulations. you didn't shut down the government. hallelujah. >> unemployment benefits. how is that going to shake out? >> you're causing them to become part of this perpetual, unemployed group in our economy. >> you have presided over what is perhaps the least productive, least popular congresses in history. >> it ought to be judged on how many laws we repeal. >> there are too many of us on the sidelines, comfortable in complacency, and cynicism, when our voices must be heard. >> there is snow, sleet, and to tension for slippery commutes in the northeast. washington, d.c. is seeing the sun peek out after a blanket of snowfall, which temporarily closed some government offices. just don't call it a shutdown. congress did brave the weather warnings and went to work. they faced a very big budge
. >> congressman paul ryan and senator patty murray are reportedly close to striking a small deal. >> democracy in action is a beautiful thing. >> far from the grand bargain some were hoping for. >> most incremental, smallest, tiniest. >> the fact that we are, is telling about where we are. >> congratulations. you didn't shut down the government. hallelujah. >> unemployment benefits. how is that going to shake out? >> you're causing them to become...
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. >> that was rand paul, not dick durbin, which you can find plenty of fodder on that one too. but the bottom line is he didn't think that would scuttle the deal. just explain to people because there's a chance that unemployment benefits could still be extended even if it's not in the deal and people don't necessarily understand that. >> that's right. we can take up the legislation separately, it doesn't have to be baked into the budget deal. i think as long as there's some agreement that has them go side by side before the deadline expires, then we would be able to embrace that. >> so do you -- so it's not a deal breaker from your perspective either to have it in the specific budget deal? >> as long as there's an agreement that it's going happen, then it's not a deal breaker. >> so politico has a piece up right now basically saying the budget talks are worrying for those not in the room, namely senate republicans and house democrats hearing details through the media. it says as angst over the content of the deal grows, the possibilityin greesz that house dems or senate republi
. >> that was rand paul, not dick durbin, which you can find plenty of fodder on that one too. but the bottom line is he didn't think that would scuttle the deal. just explain to people because there's a chance that unemployment benefits could still be extended even if it's not in the deal and people don't necessarily understand that. >> that's right. we can take up the legislation separately, it doesn't have to be baked into the budget deal. i think as long as there's some...
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new details coming out of the investigation into the fiery crash that killed "fast & furious" star paul walker. up next, what investigators say may have been a factor. >>> also on a different note a hollywood mega donor promises to back hillary clinton with all his might if she decides to run in 2016 for the white house, calling her the natural successor to president obama. is it a given? this is up for debate with today's agenda panel. plus -- >> this feels great. that someone is a guy. >> olympic diver tom daly makes a major announcement about his personal life, something that took him by surprise. details ahead. twins. i didn't see them coming. i have obligations. cute obligations, but obligations. i need to rethink the core of my portfolio. what i really need is sleep. introducing the ishares core, building blocks for the heart of your portfolio. find out why 9 out of 10 large professional investors choose ishares for their etfs. ishares by blackrock. call 1-800-ishares for a prospectus which includes investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. read and consider it carefully
new details coming out of the investigation into the fiery crash that killed "fast & furious" star paul walker. up next, what investigators say may have been a factor. >>> also on a different note a hollywood mega donor promises to back hillary clinton with all his might if she decides to run in 2016 for the white house, calling her the natural successor to president obama. is it a given? this is up for debate with today's agenda panel. plus -- >> this feels great....
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. >> so, paul, if we look at certain states, california, new jersey, new york, they've raised minimum wage requirements, but on a national level, how effective are demonstrations like what we'll see today to help elevate the conversation to where it needs to be? >> i've been following involved with wage campaigns for more than 20 years. i've never seen this level of national focus and momentum, and in particular, states are already starting to act and they're pushing for much more significant increases in the minimum wage that bring it much closer to the historic level. the president and congress have called for $10 an hour. california has approved $10 an hour and then last week, a tech entrepreneur filed a ballot initiative to go to $12 one upping it. other states and massachusetts, illinois, maryland are moving toward ten or more. in the high-cost city they're leading the way. the seatac where the seattle airport is a priefd $15 wage and now seattle, chicago, new york are calling for similar higher minimum wages approaching the $15 level. >> a statement from mcdonald's, and our owne
. >> so, paul, if we look at certain states, california, new jersey, new york, they've raised minimum wage requirements, but on a national level, how effective are demonstrations like what we'll see today to help elevate the conversation to where it needs to be? >> i've been following involved with wage campaigns for more than 20 years. i've never seen this level of national focus and momentum, and in particular, states are already starting to act and they're pushing for much more...
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here this morning, tom brokaw, al sharpton, paul gigoe and katty kay. now, david gregory. >> we're back from new york. the reverend al sharpton is here. your book is out now called "the rejected stone." congratulations on that. i want to talk to the group about not really the other side of mandela, just his historical context. he celebrated in death, he celebrated in life, but there is a more divided view on mandela in the anc. senator kennedy on this program back in '86 talking about the push of economic sanctions against south africa when there was political disagreement about that, and indeed, reagan didn't agree. here was senator kennedy in '86. >> what we're interested in doing is achieving the political objectives that desmond tutu has talked about, freeing mandela, freeing detainees. hopefully in the meantime we might get some international group who can go to south afric been reported beaten to death in the south african prisons. >> tom, this was a different time. cold war is what holds sway over our views. >> first of all, talk about south afri
here this morning, tom brokaw, al sharpton, paul gigoe and katty kay. now, david gregory. >> we're back from new york. the reverend al sharpton is here. your book is out now called "the rejected stone." congratulations on that. i want to talk to the group about not really the other side of mandela, just his historical context. he celebrated in death, he celebrated in life, but there is a more divided view on mandela in the anc. senator kennedy on this program back in '86 talking...
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>> but why would you send rand paul to detroit? >> i'm sorry? look, what we're doing here, what we're doing here at the rnc is an effort -- you know, we realize that we need to expand the electorate so we're making every effort to meet people in the places where they live and in places where we haven't necessarily always been before. and so, for example, you know, chairman man reince priebus just last month as well was in new orleans meeting with black families, parents and students who benefit from this louisiana scholarship program. let me tell you about the scholarship program they have down there in louisiana. it benefits low income families. white and black. eight out of ten louisianans support the program. that numbers more than 90% amongst black families. why does the president want to shut the door of opportunity on these kids and their families by filing a lawsuit to stop the program? what we have here is a bold program at the rnc that we believe is going to empower communities, empower families and empower individuals. >> okay. let's t
>> but why would you send rand paul to detroit? >> i'm sorry? look, what we're doing here, what we're doing here at the rnc is an effort -- you know, we realize that we need to expand the electorate so we're making every effort to meet people in the places where they live and in places where we haven't necessarily always been before. and so, for example, you know, chairman man reince priebus just last month as well was in new orleans meeting with black families, parents and students...
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republican senator roger wicker told chris jansing he's confident in paul ryan, the lead republican, in negotiations, but isn't so sure the deal tackles long-term problems. >> what i'm hearing is we are going to replace about $65 billion of appropriation cuts and we're going to do it sort of with a collection of cats and dogs, fees on airline passengers, spectrum sales and things like that that don't amount to long-term savings in the next decade. >> join meeg riging me right no king. thanks for making time for me. we have heard that the budget does not deal with entitlement reform tax loopholes, major debt reduction or all of the sequestration cuts. you're on the special budget conference that's coming up with the plan. that's your feeling on how this is taking shape, and then what's your biggest linchpin of concern? >> well, first, thomas, i think it's really important to say that more important i believe than the numbers and the details are doing it at all. you've got to understand congress hasn't passed a budget in four years, and i think simply coming to a deal that can be passe
republican senator roger wicker told chris jansing he's confident in paul ryan, the lead republican, in negotiations, but isn't so sure the deal tackles long-term problems. >> what i'm hearing is we are going to replace about $65 billion of appropriation cuts and we're going to do it sort of with a collection of cats and dogs, fees on airline passengers, spectrum sales and things like that that don't amount to long-term savings in the next decade. >> join meeg riging me right no...
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paul ryan and patty murray are back at home this weekend in wisconsin and washington states respectively. are we nearing another government shutdown? tennessee's republican congresswoman marsha blackburn sits on the senate house budget committee. good to see you. thanks for spending some time with me. you sit on the budget committee. as you keep an eye on the ryan/murray budget conference, trying to hammer out a deal, what are you most hoping to see come out of it and what are you most willing to compromise on? >> i think that we are all hopeful that they are going to reach a budget number and be able to come to that agreement so that the appropriators can start building that budget out. that's what we're hopeful. a couple of things that we would like to see is dealing with the long-term system at growth that you see through the trust funds and through the entitlements. craig, one of the things we know is with the work we've done through sequestration, you're going to see a growth in discretionary spending that will be about 17% of the budget. but when you look at the trust funds which a
paul ryan and patty murray are back at home this weekend in wisconsin and washington states respectively. are we nearing another government shutdown? tennessee's republican congresswoman marsha blackburn sits on the senate house budget committee. good to see you. thanks for spending some time with me. you sit on the budget committee. as you keep an eye on the ryan/murray budget conference, trying to hammer out a deal, what are you most hoping to see come out of it and what are you most willing...